Competency 5: Project Prioritization and Controls

Projects allow work to get done across the institution. As a manager, you have direct oversight into the planning and implementation of project work. You have a responsibility to make sure stakeholders are informed and happy, work is completed on time and under budget, and that positive change is incorporated and embraced. Even skilled managers struggle with balancing the competing demands and limited resources at their disposal. This competency provides strategies for ensuring that work gets done efficiently and effectively across projects. You will discuss ways of maximizing your time and prioritizing tasks that reliably lead to better project outcomes.

By the end of this competency, you will be able to:

Develop a plan for engaging key project stakeholders
Develop strategies to maximize the efficiency of meetings and individual work
Assess techniques for prioritizing competing demands
Use strategic thinking to help others navigate organizational changes
Determine critical sources of data to manage people and projects